In a career spanning 20 years, Michael Parmenter has created some important choreographic statements in New Zealand dance. An absolute athleticism characterises his dance style, while he is also known to be a fine writer, an engaging speaker and a great story teller.

In a celebration of New Zealand contemporary dance Parmenter gathers together 18 of NZ's finest dancers, some returning from around the world, to reunite for a stunning programme. Highlights include... Parmenter's most significant achievement, The Dark Forest, signature works Tantra and Fields of Jeopardy and the recent critically acclaimed Svedebka, set to Stravinsky's thrilling Les Noces. In a career spanning 20 years, Michael Parmenter has created some important choreographic statements in New Zealand dance. An absolute athleticism characterises his dance style, while he is also known to be a fine writer, an engaging speaker and a great story teller.

In a celebration of New Zealand contemporary dance Parmenter gathers together 18 of NZ's finest dancers, some returning from around the world, to reunite for a stunning programme. Highlights include... Parmenter's most significant achievement, The Dark Forest, signature works Tantra and Fields of Jeopardy and the recent critically acclaimed Svedebka, set to Stravinsky's thrilling Les Noces.Parmenter has structured Commotion as a rich emotional journey culminating in The Golden Builders, the sensational final movement of Jerusalem.

Auckland Festival AK05: March 9-12, Skycity Theatre
Wellington: March 16-19, Westpac St James Theatre
Christchurch: March 25-26, James Hay Theatre
Dunedin: March 30, The Regent Theatre

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For more info see:
www.ak05.co.nz
www.michaelparmenter.inza.co.nz